Adviser, Program Transformation and Delivery

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

The Victorian Public Sector Commission in Melbourne (CBD and Inner Metro suburbs) is seeking an Adviser, Program Transformation and Delivery (VPS4) for a fixed-term until August 2028 to manage bulk recruitment and program delivery for the Victorian graduate program.

You will coordinate end-to-end graduate recruitment activities, work with external recruitment providers, hiring managers, HR teams, universities and other stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes and improve how the program

Qualifications

• Experience in graduate recruitment or working with external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver end-to-end graduate recruitment activities
• Work with our external recruitment provider, hiring managers, HR teams, universities and other stakeholders
• Support graduate attraction, assessment activities, events and program delivery
• Prepare reports, briefings and other documents
• Monitor risks, maintain records and support compliance with policy and governance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across recruitment and program delivery
• manage and coordinate high-volume recruitment or similar people-focused processes
• build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• communicate clearly and provide practical advice
• identify issues and develop sensible, effective solutions
• bring a strong focus on quality, inclusion and continuous improvement

Skills

Graduate recruitment

Stakeholder management

Program delivery

Report writing

Compliance awareness

Risk monitoring

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12849

Adviser, Program Transformation and Delivery – VPS4 – Fixed Term until August 2028.

We’re looking for an organised and proactive recruitment and program delivery professional.

As the Adviser, Program Transformation and Delivery, you will manage and coordinate bulk recruitment and program delivery activities for the Victorian Government graduate program, working with a range of stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes and improve how the program operates.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and deliver end-to-end graduate recruitment activities
• Work with our external recruitment provider, hiring managers, HR teams, universities and other stakeholders
• Support graduate attraction, assessment activities, events and program delivery
• Prepare reports, briefings and other documents
• Monitor risks, maintain records and support compliance with policy and governance requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across recruitment and program delivery
• manage and coordinate high-volume recruitment or similar people-focused processes
• build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• communicate clearly and provide practical advice
• identify issues and develop sensible, effective solutions
• bring a strong focus on quality, inclusion and continuous improvement

Experience in graduate recruitment or working with external service providers will be well regarded.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government’s strategic priorities.

We offer:

• meaningful work that supports the Victorian public sector
• a positive, flexible and inclusive workplace
• opportunities to build your skills and career
• hybrid working arrangements

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 22 October 2026

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct , Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm